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Sales Performance Insight Undergraduate Placement - About The Role Location:                          Milton Keynes Closing Date:                 30th January 2026 Salary:                             £22,912pa Contract:                        12-13 months FTC   Start dates are usually in June/July Hybrid working:             We want you to get the best out of your placement, so we operate a hybrid policy where undergraduates work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times where you will need to be in more frequently depending on the needs of the business. To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement. Please consider before applying if you live more than 60 minutes away from post code MK15 8HG, that you would need to relocate to either Milton Keynes or be a commutable distance (within 60 minutes commute). Are you analytical thinking with a can-do attitude? We have an opportunity to join our Sales team as a Sales Performance Insights undergraduate . Communication is key! During this placement you will have opportunities to build your communication skills along with developing your personal and professional skills in a collaborative environment.  What will you be doing?   Support field and senior colleagues in Sales as they work with the UK-wide retailer network to maximise Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results  Assist the team in launching retailer targets, refreshing sales forecasts, and distributing the information to key stakeholders  Work with the teams to audit existing data and make recommendations for improvements  Ensure all relevant strategic sales developments are communicated to stakeholders through a variety of platforms to support in field team engagement Creating and updating reports, empowering the sales team with the tools they need to succeed Managing month-end reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Taking ownership of personal projects that contribute to the team's overall success  What are we looking for?  Currently enrolled in a degree program in business management, economics, mathematics, or any related analytical or a business-related field Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, can-do attitude and a helpful, team-focused approach Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and a numerical aptitude IT literate with the ability to grasp new systems/ skills in Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work independently and handle responsibilities with confidence, while also being a collaborative team player Proficient in Excel and eager to expand technical skills in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Tableau About You About Us Why apply for an undergraduate placement with VWFS? Here at VWFS you'll be able to kick start your professional experience in the workplace. We take on 49 undergraduates each year which we find really helps our undergraduates as you all go through the programme, building your knowledge and networks together. You’ll also benefit from: A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our ‘Degreed’ platform and a bespoke development programme throughout your placement year delivering personal management, technical and soft skills including building successful relationships, presentation skills, IT skills and data literacy. A supportive environment and network of colleagues to help you get your best out of the year – in a recent survey, 100% of our undergraduates said they felt valued and supported. The opportunity to work on real life business projects and deliver impact around topics like sustainability. Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop Subsidised onsite restaurant with a range of hot and cold breakfast and lunches. Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace Social gatherings and team events & volunteering opportunities. Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre Discretionary benefits include: Bonus:  Discretionary bonus based on both personal and Group company performance (pro-rated) Car schemes*:  The opportunity to join our popular car scheme plus car insurance cover. Pension:   Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults). Private medical insurance is available following successful completion of probation. What our recruitment process looks like: Apply and upload your CV, covering letter and answer a few application questions. You’ll be invited to complete a Situational Judgement Test. This is a short multiple-choice question set to help us understand how you may approach situations. If you pass this stage, you will be invited to complete an online video interview where you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself. If successful, your last step in the journey is to attend an in-person Assessment Centre at our Milton Keynes office. You’ll also meet some of our managers and our current undergraduates to find out more about a placement year with us. Please note:  Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role. *More information about car schemes Our current car schemes are under review following changes in legislation from HMRC and so whilst we don’t have full details of our car scheme to share with you now, we will let you know what this looks like as soon as we are able. Please do not apply for more than one placement role with us. This will ensure that you are considered for the placement that you are most interested in, and your skills are aligned to.